The focus: Hard but fair, the decision is discussed!

The focus: Hard but fair, the decision is discussed!

Dillstäd, Deutschland - Today, on February 24, 2025, the current edition of "Hart but fair" takes place in the first. The most important topics of the Bundestag election, which took place two days ago, are discussed in this weekly valley group. The Union has won the election, which raises some questions for the SPD, Greens and FDP. The spectators are invited to actively participate in the discussion by introducing their opinions and questions about different channels, including telephone, email and social media. The live broadcast begins at 9 p.m.

The guests of today's program offer a wide range of political perspectives. Among them are Wolfgang Schmidt, the head of the Federal Chancellery for the SPD, as well as Philipp Amthor from the CDU, who appears as a member of the Bundestag and member of the federal board. Marie-Egnes Strack-Zimmermann, MEP of the FDP and member of the party presidium, is also expected. Other guests are Andreas Audretsch from the Greens, the deputy parliamentary group leader and campaign manager, as well as the independent mayor of Dillstadt, Liane Bach, and journalist Gilda Sahebi.

future repetitions and availability

The program will be repeated on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 2:15 a.m. in the first and on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at 1:15 a.m. In addition, the output is available online via the live offer of the first and in the WDR media library.

Louis Klamroth moderated the show since 2022 after he succeeded Frank Plasberg, who headed the show from 2001 to 2022. "Hard but fair" is a joint production by Annager & Schnipselmann and Klarlogo, with the WDR as the client.

Bundestag election 2025: Background and reporting

The early Bundestag election took place on February 23, 2025, and ARD offers comprehensive reporting on the elections. This is done via various platforms, including the first, the ARD Mediathek, Tagesschau.de and social media. Reporting is based on the principles of independent information, balance, neutrality and equal opportunities.

The political talk formats that accompany the elections are already the programs "Caren Miosga", "Hard but fair" and "Maischberger", which will be broadcast from January 2025. Particularly noteworthy is the new discussion format "hard but fair 360", which is also presented by Louis Klamroth. In this format, voters can directly ask questions to a politician, which enables direct exchange.

Around around the Bundestag election, ARD presents a variety of election debates and accompanying documentaries, including "The Duel - Scholz against Merz" and "Wahlarena", which took place in the weeks before the election. In order to complement the reporting, interactive tools on social media, such as the Wahl-O-Mat and YouTube candidate check, are also planned.

Tonight promises exciting insights into the political landscape of Germany after the Bundestag election. Spectators can look forward to a stimulating discussion that addresses the results and challenges of the elected parties.

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